California Sees More Counties Moving to Phase 2 of Reopening

Californians aren't leaving the state en masse — but they are leaving San Francisco, study says March 5, 2021

A new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab also found that fewer people are moving to the Golden State.

Sarah Parvini

California is reserving 40% of COVID-19 vaccine for the neediest. Who will get it? March 5, 2021

The efforts target residents who live in low-income areas where homes are crowded — areas that have suffered high rates of disease and death from COVID-19.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Colleen Shalby

Column: California is promising equity in vaccines. But there's a big potential problem March 5, 2021

Rare is the issue on which coastal and inland California agree, but fear of Blue Shield overseeing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is one of them.

Erika D. Smith

Her journey from Guatemala to the U.S. ended with a crash near the border March 5, 2021

Yesenia Magali Melendrez Cardona told her father she wanted to follow in his footsteps in the U.S. On Tuesday, she was among those killed in a gruesome crash near the U.S.-Mexico border.

Brittny Mejia

California school reopening plan gets final OK, though some lawmakers wanted more March 5, 2021

The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more than six months to address the educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Myers, Taryn Luna

California urges double masking to prevent COVID spread as Texas relaxes mask rules March 4, 2021

At a public event Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that even though some states have decided to relax their mask rules, Californians should double down on face coverings.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

Woman shot during robbery at famed Beverly Hills restaurant Il Pastaio March 4, 2021

A brazen robbery ended in gunfire that left one person injured after a shooting near the Beverly Hills restaurant

James Queally, Kevin Rector, Richard Winton

Sixteen gas stations for 60,000 people? That's enough, Petaluma says March 4, 2021

The Petaluma City Council voted unanimously to prohibit building any more gas stations in the city, the first move of its kind in the nation.

Faith E. Pinho

How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Orange County March 4, 2021

More people are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in Orange County, and more sites have opened. Here's how to schedule your appointment using Othena or other systems, get your second dose, and more.

Ada Tseng

Tsunami watch canceled in Hawaii after 8.1 New Zealand quake; no threat for California March 4, 2021

Tsunami watch canceled in Hawaii after magnitude 8.1 quake; no threat for California.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Railroad worker crushed to death between two trains in La Mirada, authorities say March 4, 2021

Two trains collided at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway transit hub in La Mirada early Wednesday, pinning a worker between them.

Alex Wigglesworth

SUV slams into Brentwood homeless encampment, injuring 3 March 4, 2021

Three people were injured when an SUV drove through several tents in a homeless encampment and struck a fence in Brentwood.

Lila Seidman

Rose Parade will return in 2022, organizers say March 4, 2021

Event organizers say they are actively planning for both the Rose Parade's return and the Rose Bowl game in Pasadena.

Erin B. Logan

California is dramatically changing who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. What we know March 4, 2021

Under a new policy, state officials plan to reserve 40% of vaccines to underserved communities.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Column: A Mexican cultural center welcomed homeless people. Then came the fines March 4, 2021

El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana has let homeless people camp on its property. Volunteer Ben Vazquez asks why Orange County hasn't done more to help those without housing.

Gustavo Arellano

Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen with a food and shopping event March 4, 2021

Like other California theme parks, Universal Studios Hollywood can't operate its rides because of state pandemic rules. Its Taste of Universal event will invite people to explore the park.

Hugo Martín

Los Ángeles tiene derecho a ayuda federal para ubicar a personas sin techo en hoteles. No la ha solicitado March 4, 2021

A pesar de enfrentarse a un déficit presupuestario, Los Ángeles no ha solicitado reembolsos millonarios por el dinero gastado para alojar a los sin techo en medio de la pandemia.

Benjamin Oreskes, Dakota Smith

California's My Turn COVID-19 vaccination appointment system riddled with flaws, officials say March 4, 2021

The system makes it difficult for counties to reserve vaccine appointments and allows wealthier people to take advantage, L.A. County officials say.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Colleen Shalby

Separated by Alzheimer's and COVID, this husband hopes he can be reunited with his wife March 4, 2021

Almost a year has passed since Gordan and Diane Norman last saw each other in person — separated by Alzheimer's and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brittny Mejia, Irfan Khan

Doctors really want to vaccinate Black people against COVID-19. Unequal access to shots fuels mistrust March 4, 2021

Amid disparities, Black doctors use TikTok and Instagram to foster restorative justice and encourage the most vulnerable to get vaccinated.

Erin B. Logan

Newsom speaks on his vision for reopening California by moving into “Phase 2”

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California Sees More Counties Moving to Phase 2 of Reopening

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